Human Resources committee  I think one thing is to make sure they get the right training. If you look at some of the problems out there, it's actually about getting the information out, even to Service Canada. Mr. Lobb, when you and I met in the spring, I mentioned our training school. You were quite una

Human Resources committee  Obviously, where the money has flowed, in some of these projects our workers have had their fair share. Remember, on the construction side we represent the unionized side, with 500,000 members. There are also non-union jobs and everything, so of course when a project comes out th

Human Resources committee  Yes. Obviously this bill is focusing on the single issue of these benefits. If this could be included, fantastic. But I understand the focus and the necessity to get this bill passed. I would like to see the government or this committee immediately look up more reforms, which wo

Human Resources committee  I'd concur. We've talked to some of our members regarding this. They have such a...I want to say lack of faith in the system itself about what the value is, even when they make claims themselves. When we've asked them how best to approach it, they just shrug because they've lost

Human Resources committee  Thank you. Good afternoon, and thank you for the opportunity to appear before the committee today to discuss and share some concerns around the bill. My name is Steven Schumann. I am the government affairs director for the International Union of Operating Engineers, or IUOE,